Share this: Boston Celtics fans are going to enjoy watching Jayson Tatum in his rookie season. The No. 3 pick by the Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft made his summer league debut in Utah on Monday night, and he threw down a thunderous one-handed dunk in the second quarter. It was a good mix of the athleticism and scoring ability Tatum should add to the Celtics offense this coming season. Tatum and 2016 No. 3 overall draft pick Jaylen Brown combined to score 26 first-half points as the C’s and Philadelphia 76ers were tied 44-44 at halftime of Monday’s matchup. Thumbnail photo via Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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Did Khloe Kardashian, Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Recently Get Engaged?
Share this: Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have been dating for quite some time now, and it appears they might have taken the next step. Kardashian has been open about her desire for the Cleveland Cavaliers center to pop the question, and based on a photo posted on Instagram by BallerAlert, and spotted by BET, he might have done just that. Kardashian was spotted sporting a large diamond band on her left ring finger that certainly could signal the two have some news they have yet to share. 👀 A post shared by Baller Alert (@balleralert) on Jun 25, 2017 at 11:19pm PDT Of course, there’s always the chance this is just one of the many fancy rings Kardashian owns. If Thompson did indeed get down
Chris Sale Is Excited To Be An All-Star In First Season With Red Sox
Share this: The Boston Red Sox had three players named to the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Sunday. Starting pitcher Chris Sale, closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Mookie Betts all will make the trip to Miami to represent the American League, while shortstop Xander Bogaerts is up for the final spot in the A.L. as part of the “Final Vote.” Sale was the starting pitcher for the A.L. in the 2016 All-Star Game, and is thrilled to be selected in his first season in Boston. To hear what Sale had to say about his sixth All-Star Game appearance, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Mookie Betts Has Historic Day In Red Sox’s Clubbing Of Blue Jays
Share this: Mookie Betts had a huge day Sunday at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox right fielder went 4-for-6 with two home runs and eight RBIs in Boston’s 15-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and is hitting .483 over his past seven games. Betts became the first leadoff hitter in Red Sox history to record eight RBIs in a game since RBIs became an official stat in 1920, and he also joined Nomar Garciaparra as the only other member of the Red Sox to record multiple games with eight RBIs in his career. To hear Betts discuss his monster day at the dish, check out the video above from ‘Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY
Kenny Perry’s Record Score Wins Him The 2017 U.S. Senior Open At Salem Country C…
Share this: Kenny Perry notched the fourth major win of his senior career on Sunday when he won the 2017 U.S. Senior Open at Salem Country Club. This was Perry’s second win in a Senior Open after also winning the 2013 Senior Open at Omaha Country Club. The biggest news of the day was not just that Perry added to his career resume but that he also set the scoring record for this tournament with a 264 total over four days. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt took in the action during Perry’s historical performance and she fills you in with all the details in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Marc DiBenedetto/NESN.com Related NESN.com Stories Source link
NBA Rumors: Lakers Giving ‘Strong Consideration’ To Rajon Rondo In Free Agency
Share this: The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t trade for Paul George and haven’t agreed to any notable signings in free agency, but that doesn’t mean the Purple and Gold aren’t looking at making some moves. Lakers obviously hanging back at start of free agency, but one player they continue to give strong consideration to is Rajon Rondo — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2017 Rajon Rondo, who’s an unrestricted free agent, certainly would be an interesting fit in Los Angeles. He’s not a good shooter, both from 3-point range and the free throw line, but he’s still a quality playmaker at age 31. He averaged 7.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 69 games for the Chicago Bulls last season. The Lakers selected former UCLA
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ready To Celebrate Daytona Win At July Fourth Cookout
Share this: Racing drivers always say their first win was the hardest, and they come easy after that. Well, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sure made it seem that way when he picked up his second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win on Saturday. Stenhouse passed David Ragan for the lead with two laps remaining in the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola, and stayed there until the checkered flag flew. The win is his second Cup victory, and his first at Daytona Internationals Speedway, so Stenhouse was glad he already had a party planned. During his victory lane interview, Stenhouse told NBC Sports, “I already had a Fourth of July party planned, but I guess it just got bigger.” The 29-year-old Roush Fenway Racing driver